Aircraft Mechanic Basics Certificate

Career Prospects

Work at airlines, a variety of aviation related businesses such as air taxis, the police, air ambulance, survey companies, agriculture, and pilot training facilities. Some flying clubs also employ aircraft engineers. Others become Instructors, parts, sales, or administrative personnel, technical reps and accident investigators. Some experienced engineers seek work with aircraft manufacturers in production fitting or in design and development and still others may apply to the Armed Forces!

Details

Admission Prerequisites

Provide British Columbia secondary school transcripts or equivalent (Alberta/NWT equivalent course numbers in brackets) indicating successful completion of:

English 11 or equivalent (one of):
• BC Communications 11, English 11, Composition 11, Creative Writing 11, Literary Studies 11, New Media 11, or Spoken Languages 11 with a C or better;
• BC Communications 12, English 12 with a C or better;
• Alberta English Language Arts ELA 20-2, or ELA 20-1 with a C or better;
• Alberta English Language Arts ELA 30-2, or ELA 30-1 with a C or better;
• NLC ENGL 040  with a C (60%) or better
• NLC ENGL 050   with a C or better
• NLC EASL 050  
• IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5

Math 11 or equivalent (one of):
• BC Applications of Mathematics 11, Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11, Workplace Mathematics 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, Principles of Mathematics 11, or Pre-Calculus Mathematics 11 with a C or better;
• Alberta Applied Math 20, Math 20-3, Math 20-2, Pure Math 20, or Math 30-1 with a C or better;
• NLC MATH 040  with a C (60%) or better

OR

ESTR 047   (Advanced-Level Essential Skills for Trades) with 67% or higher

OR

Applicants may also complete the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) to demonstrate program readiness. Minimum requirements are:
     • Reading Comprehension: 12.0 grade equivalent or higher
     • Number Operations: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher
     • Problem Solving: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher
     • Mechanical Reasoning: 51/70 (6th Stanine) or higher.

Dual Credit
Dual credit students must complete Grade 11 prior to the start of the program.
Completion includes:
   • Grade 11 English or Grade 11 Communications,
   • Grade 11 Math, and a Grade 11 core science (preferably physics) equivalent, all with (C) or higher.
   • One Grade 10 level shop class is also recommended.

Work experience and transcripts of grades from subjects other than those listed above will also be considered for admission support upon review and approval by the Associate Dean AMT

For International Education Requirements (English as a Second Language) please contact the International Education Department at Northern Lights College (Inted@nlc.bc.ca) for details. 

Important Notes

1. The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online.
   Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid.
2. Students must provide safety equipment, including two pairs of full-sleeved coveralls, footwear having CSA safety-toe protection with soft soles for climbing on aircraft, and CSA approved safety glasses with clear lenses.
3. Students are required to have a computer (PC or laptop) with minimum computer requirements as listed on the NLC website (www.nlc.bc.ca/Services/Information-Technology/minPC).
4. The program is affiliated with the Industry Training Authority.
5. The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Completion Guide (effective Sept 2022) approved by NLC’s Education Council. Download a PDF of the current Program Completion Guide

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Certificate in Aircraft Mechanic Basics